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Saturday, September 27, 2008 -- Davis, WV / Davis, WV
Tour of Davis '08 - Run For It (iPO Event Id#: 10679)

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The Tucker Community Endowment Foundation will host its 2nd annual Tour of Davis + Run For IT during the annual Leaf Peepers Festival held every fall in Davis, WV. The event is a community fund raiser supporting a variety of causes in the six county region served by the Foundation.

The event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008. Race time 10 a.m. Participants can choose from 3 venues this year: 2K walk only, 5K recreational walk or run, 5K competitive run. Leashed dogs are welcome.

Racers choose a community cause they wish to support, enlist sponsors to raise money for their cause, and then Run For It! Prize money is offered in 12 categories, and all prize money goes to the winners cause. Last year over $32,000 was distributed back to a number of communities in the service area.

Many of the 2007 participants were local, but the show of support from other states (VA, PA, NC, MD, etc.) was significant. Over 325 "racers" ranging in age from 2 months to 87 years young showed up for the premier event last year! Some walked, some ran, and some were pushed in wheelchairs, but all enjoyed an occasion to show their support for a community they love.

TCEF will award over $5000 to the following 2008 prize categories: Best Costume + Youth / Adult Participant, Oldest Participant, First to Finish 2K walk only Youth/Adult, Fastest 5K Youth Male/Female, Fastest 5K Adult Male/Female, Largest Team Registered, Most $$ Raised by a Team + First & Second Place. Individuals, businesses and organizations wishing to serve as Match Donors will boost the amount awarded. Last year over $9,000 was contributed by matching donors enabling TCEF to award more than $14,000 in 2007 prize awards.

There are several ways to participant in Run For It:
Event Staff volunteers: E-mail dianehtcef@frontiernet.net for more information.
Racers: Entry forms and race specifics will be available at www.tuckerfoundation.net after April 1.
Sponsors: Give generously when racers ask you for donations! 100% of your money goes to their community cause.
Match Donors: If you, your business, or your organization would like to boost a specific award category, contact Diane Hinkle at (304) 478-2930 or e-mail dianehtcef@frontiernet.net. All Match Donors are acknowledged in pre and post race publicity.

Team entries are encouraged. Timed events are based on individual performance.

Event: Tour of Davis + Run For It 2008
What: 2K walk, 5K recreational / competitive run to raise funds for community causes. The TCEF community includes Barbour, Grant, Preston, Pocahontas, Randolph and Tucker Counties.
When: Saturday, September 27, 2008
Where: Davis Fire Hall, Davis, WV
How: To register, download an entry form (available after April 1). Submit entry form and fee. Check in Friday, Sept. 26 from 4-7 at the fire hall, and Saturday morning 7:30-9:30 am. Race start is 10 a.m.

Event hosted by the
Tucker Community Endowment Foundation
PO Box 491
Parsons, WV 26287
Phone (304) 478-2930.
Contact Diane Hinkle for more information dianehtcef@frontiernet.net.


Start Date: 2008-09-27     Start Time: 10:00am
Event Name: Tour of Davis '08 - Run For It
Location(s): Davis, WV 26260
Davis Fire Hall
Event Type(s): Run
  Road
Walk
  Competitive
  Non-Competitive
Event Distance(s): 2K 5K
Contact(s): Diane Hinkle - Tucker Community Foundation (TCF)
   Phone: 304-259-5008
   Email: runforit@frontier.com
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Offsite URL: www.tuckerfoundation.net